Navy Canberra-Class Ships Face Critical Defects and Management Failures
Navy Canberra-Class Ships Face Critical Defects and Management Failures
The Auditor-General criticized Australia's Navy shipbuilding, revealing extensive defects, poor sustainment, and management failures in Canberra-class ships, with over 8,880 defects total. Budget shortfalls and ineffective procurement threaten the AUKUS program and nuclear submarine ambitions, highlighting the need for reform before increased defense spending.
